excitable

/ɪkˈsaɪtəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈsī-tə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

excitable — adjective

  • excitablepositive
  • more excitablecomparative
  • most excitablesuperlative

1. quick to become enthusiastic, excited, or emotional about things, often more int

1.形容詞B2
釋義

quick to become enthusiastic, excited, or emotional about things, often more intensely than other people would

例句

The new puppy was so excitable that he barked at every passing car.

so + adjective + that-clause (result pattern)

Rania's excitable nature made her a lively classroom presence.

attributive use: excitable + nature

同義詞
  • lively

    more positive; implies cheerful energy and enthusiasm rather than nervous agitation

  • high-strung

    more negative; suggests nervous tension and being easily stressed rather than enthusiastically excited

  • emotional

    broader; emphasizes deep feelings including sadness, not just excitement

反義詞
  • calm

    opposite temperament — not easily disturbed or excited

  • placid

    more formal; describes someone who stays unruffled in situations that would excite others

文法句型

excitable + noun

seem/become/grow + excitable

用法筆記

Typically describes a person's character or an animal's temperament, not a temporary mood. Common with animals (especially puppies) and young children.

常見錯誤

❌She was excitable about the trip tomorrow.
✅She was excited about the trip tomorrow.
💡'Excitable' describes a personality trait, not a temporary feeling about a specific event.